In 7^th grade ELA, we are finishing up the first part of our Informational Unit where we have been practicing the skills of analyzing text structures, text features, tone, author's purpose, and main idea. Students have also been practicing composing objective summaries of an informational text they've read. We'll continue practicing these skills leading up to the test on Friday, November 4^th where students will demonstrate mastery over these skills. Following our Unit 2 Test, students will begin working on the writing component of this unit, where they will choose from a selection of topics, conduct short research, and compose an informational essay. More details will come as we get closer to the essay process.

Recent and Upcoming Summatives:

• Narrative Essay Final Drafts were due October 13, 2022.

• Unit 2 Test will be Friday, November 4, 2022.

  • Students on the JA Trip that day will be able to make up their test when they return the next week.

We have finished our focus on the Mystery genre for the month of October – and students will be completing their Wanted Posters next week. They will share a physical description, photo, reward amount, novel description, and novel summary about their Mystery book of choice. We will have the opportunity to peruse each other’s Wanted Posters in class so all our 7^th graders will have a variety of book recommendations. Coming up next month in November: Historical Fiction!

In 7^th grade math, we are covering a variety of topics including ratios and proportions, unit rates, percents, and statistics. Students should expect homework most evenings. Upcoming test dates are listed below.

Onlevel

Friday, November 11^th

Advanced

Friday, November 11^th

Accelerated

Tuesday, November 15^th

We just finished learning about Passive Transport (Osmosis and Diffusion) and Active Transport (Endocytosis and Exocytosis). We will begin learning about how plants make their own food in their Chloroplasts through Photosynthesis and how ALL organisms make energy through Cellular Respiration in their Mitochondria, with a quiz scheduled for the week of November 7. Students can look forward to the Cells and Energy Lab Investigation and witness Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration take place in spinach leaves! Our Summative Test, covering Passive and Active Transport, Photosynthesis, and Cellular Respiration is currently scheduled for Tuesday, November 15. Please encourage your children to check itslearning consistently, so they can be aware of any changes.

Social studies students have finished the 4 units of personal finance and will attend their assigned field trip day to the JA center next week! This is very exciting and students should enjoy this culminating activity. We could still use some parent volunteers, so if you are able to attend next week, please contact your child's social studies teacher. In class, students will be working on their personal finance summative project called " Adulting 101". We can't wait to see what they come up with!! Please continue to follow our itslearning pages so you can keep up with what is going on in social studies.

GENERAL CONNECTIONS/PE NEWS:

Just a reminder that Quarter 2 connection courses are underway. Please remind your child to check his or her grades for this nine weeks.

PE NEWS:

Just a reminder for any student that has PE: Our Dress Out Policy states that students must change out from what they wear to school. The PE uniform is a grey shirt and black bottoms as well as athletic tennis shoes. As it gets colder outside, please encourage your child to bring and keep up with warmer clothes for PE.

*If your child needs a uniform, it can be purchased on MyPaymentsPlus. Please remind your child to lock up all their valuables in the locker room. PE lockers can also be purchased on MyPaymentsPlus.

*If you have purchased your child's PE clothes and they have not received them, they will receive them IN class when they have PE.

*The GYM has also gained a lot of Lost and Found Items. If your child is missing anything, please have them check in the GYM Lost and Found for these items.

Chorus:

The Lakeside Chorus will be performing the National Anthem at the Gas South arena for the Atlanta Gladiators on November 4^th at 7pm! Proceeds from the nights ticket sales fund extra opportunities for the chorus to compete and perform at other events! Show your support by purchasing your ticket here! https://www.fevo.com/edp/Lakeside-Middle-School-8GAAFA6D